Advocates puzzled after HIV is left off of Georgia’s ‘medically frail’ list for Medicaid work rules

Georgia officials excluded HIV from a list of conditions exempting low-income residents from Medicaid work requirements, raising concerns from health advocates. The state's proposed policy aligns with federal Medicaid changes requiring work or community service for coverage, but advocates argue excluding HIV could worsen health outcomes and increase costs. A decision on the policy is pending a state board meeting.